Startups, scaleups and the technology firms growing in Manchester.https://www.manchesterbusinessdaily.co.uk/en-gbMon, 26 Oct 2026 13:27:14 GMTeditor@manchesterbusinessdaily.co.uk (Manchester Business Daily)editor@manchesterbusinessdaily.co.uk (Manchester Business Daily)Copyright 2026 Manchester Business Daily60https://www.manchesterbusinessdaily.co.uk/images/manchesterbusinessdaily-logo.pnghttps://www.manchesterbusinessdaily.co.uk/https://www.manchesterbusinessdaily.co.uk/fournet-acquires-glasgow-s-svl-in-deal-creating-65m-revenue-group/https://www.manchesterbusinessdaily.co.uk/fournet-acquires-glasgow-s-svl-in-deal-creating-65m-revenue-group/The Manchester-founded customer experience and AI transformation partner announced the purchase of the contact centre specialist on 15 October 2026, its fifth acquisition since 2020.Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:27:14 GMTSam AllcockSupplied by FourNetTechhttps://www.manchesterbusinessdaily.co.uk/manchester-dating-app-soberlove-drops-subscription-fees-and-becomes-free-to-use/https://www.manchesterbusinessdaily.co.uk/manchester-dating-app-soberlove-drops-subscription-fees-and-becomes-free-to-use/Founder Nicky Wake's app for sober and sober-curious singles has had about 4,000 registrations, and its parent company reached break-even in July 2026.Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:53:47 GMTSam AllcockSupplied by SoberLoveTechhttps://www.manchesterbusinessdaily.co.uk/greater-manchester-launches-2035-innovation-plan/https://www.manchesterbusinessdaily.co.uk/greater-manchester-launches-2035-innovation-plan/The plan, launched by Mayor Bev Craig at the Greater Manchester Innovation Expo on 21 October 2026, sets a goal of becoming a globally recognised innovation hub by 2035.Sat, 24 Oct 2026 02:15:00 GMTSam AllcockGreater Manchester Combined AuthorityTech